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Solo and Strong, Jessica Harp Makes Her Dream Album

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To change career direction in the wake of a smash success is hardly a standard formula in the music world. But Jessica Harp is doing just that. Having scored a chart-topping single and a gold album with the Wreckers – the country-pop duo she co-founded with Michelle Branch in 2004 – Harp is striking out on her own with her new…


From MusicWorld, posted 9.30.09

Gamble & Huff to be Named BMI Icons at 57th Annual Pop Awards May 19 in Los Angeles

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BMI will honor preeminent production and songwriting team Gamble & Huff as Icons at its 57th annual Pop Awards, slated for Tuesday, May 19 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles, Barbara Cane, the invitation-only event will also honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s…


From News, posted 2.24.09

Daryl Hall & John Oates to be Named BMI Icons at 56th Annual Pop Awards May 20 in Los Angeles

BMI will salute duo Daryl Hall & John Oates as BMI Icons at its 56th annual Pop Awards, slated for Tuesday, May 20 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles, Barbara Cane, the invitation-only event will also honor the…


From News, posted 2.20.08

Bee Gees To Be Named BMI Icons at 55th Annual Pop Awards

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BMI will recognize the Bee Gees as BMI Icons at its 55th annual Pop Awards, to be held Tuesday, May 15 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles, Barbara Cane, the invitation-only event will also honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s top songs.…


From News, posted 3.27.07

The Wreckers

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Twin harmonies layered over some of the most dapper melodies and stories in recent country music memory have become The Wreckers MO. Members Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp took a chance on each other and Nashville, and so far, it’s returned fat dividends, including a 2006 Grammy nomination — the capping applause for a year filled with much of the same.…


From MusicWorld, posted 3.22.07

BMI Joins Turning Leaf Vineyards, HP for Music at Sundance Fest 2007

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Tyler Hilton, Chris Stills, Julianna Raye and William Tell Scheduled to Perform at the 'Leaf Lounge' in Park City, Utah BMI, Turning Leaf Vineyards, and Hewlett Packard (HP) will present live performances by songwriters BMI Tyler Hilton, Chris Stills, Julianna Raye and William Tell during the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, being held Jan. 18-28 in Park City, Utah. Turning Leaf, a sponsor of the Film Fest, will be hosting the…


From News, posted 1.11.07

The Wreckers Surprised with Gold Plaques at No. 1 Party

BMI artists The Wreckers and BMI songwriter Jennifer Hanson celebrated their first No.1 hit with a horde of friends and supporters at BMI's Music Row offices. Co-written by Hanson, "Leave the Pieces" introduced the world to The Wreckers' silky, front-porch harmonies. After the single presentations, Warner Bros. surprised the duo with gold albums celebrating the success of their debut, Stand Still Look Pretty. …


From News, posted 10.26.06

It’s a ‘Good Day’ for Lennon Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to the BMI Foundation's 2004 John Lennon Scholarship winner Andrew Horowitz and his band Tally Hall, whose song "Good Day" was recently featured on the weekly soundtrack of the Fox hit series The OC. The show's music supervisor went wild for the catchy pop tune and Horowitz is hopeful that other Tally Hall songs will be featured in future episodes.…


From News, posted 4.10.06

CSN to Join Elite List of BMI Icons at 54th Annual Pop Awards May 16

Legendary singing trio Crosby, Stills & Nash will be honored as BMI Icons at the performing right organization's 54th Annual Pop Awards set for Tuesday, May 16 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The invitation-only, black-tie dinner and ceremony, which will also honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year's most performed pop songs, will feature a special musical tribute to CSN.


From News, posted 3.27.06

3 Doors Down, Lil Jon, EMI Top BMI Pop Awards; Paul Simon Honored as Icon

BMI announced its 53rd Annual BMI Pop Awards on May 17, with top honors given to 3 Doors Down's "Here Without You" as Song of the Year, Lil Jon as Songwriter of the Year, and EMI Music Publishing as Publisher of the Year. Pop Awards Photo Slideshow2005 BMI Pop…


From News, posted 5.17.05

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